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Economic reform and food prices: Evidence from markets in Ghana

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  • Alderman, Harold & Shively, Gerald, 1996. "Economic reform and food prices: Evidence from markets in Ghana," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 24(3), pages 521-534, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:24:y:1996:i:3:p:521-534
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